Earthquake 174 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea (7.2 Mi) (2025-04-04 20:04:41 UTC)

-6.1780, 151.5870
33.00 KM
Recommendation
Severe Earthquake
Action

Extremely violent shaking with catastrophic damage to buildings and infrastructure.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On immediately. Stay under sturdy furniture. After the shaking stops, evacuate the building immediately, checking for hazards such as broken gas lines or electrical damage. Outdoors: Move far away from buildings, trees, and utility wires. Stay in a wide open area and be prepared for strong aftershocks.

Earthquake 174 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea (7.2 Mi) (2025-04-04 20:04:41 UTC)
Magnitudo (Mi)

7.2

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

  • Intensity: 0
  • Tsunami: 0
  • ID: usgs_pt25094051

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